Core Zone
This zone consists of all the compulsory requirements for the degree.
160 credit points
Qualification
160 credit points
Master of Organisational Psychology
UAC CODE: 860364 (North Ryde)
Overview
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Study options
- Part Time
- Full Time
- In person, on campus
Duration Duration can vary due to your prior learning and work experience. Learn about admission points under Entry Requirements.
Duration can vary due to your prior learning and work experience. Learn about admission points under Entry Requirements.
- Full time: 2 years (or equivalent part time)
Fees The estimated annual fee displayed is based on completing a standard full-time study load. Fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
The estimated annual fee displayed is based on completing a standard full-time study load. Fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
- Domestic Commonwealth Supported Place
Students can check the cost of commonwealth supported units at CSP Fees.
- Domestic Fee-paying
- Estimated annual fee AUD $40,400
Location and start dates
North Ryde:
- Session 1 (22 February 2027)
Summary
Key features
- Hone your skills by learning from active psychologists
Learn from registered, practicing psychologists who bring extensive professional experience and real-world insights to the classroom.
- Utilise state-of-the-art research and training facilities
Be mentored by leading researchers in purpose-built facilities and clinics equipped with advanced tools and technologies.
- Develop evidence-based expertise
Build research-informed skills to analyse workplace data and behaviour, and solve complex organisational challenges.
- Complete 1000 hours of supervised placement
Put theory into practice in a range of leading organisations while developing your professional skills and networks.
Career outcomes
With a rapidly evolving job market, it’s vital that you have the right skills to evolve with it. We’ll help you upskill or reskill so you can take the next career step in your current industry, or move to one that matches your changing interests. View professions and potential employers.
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About the Master of Organisational Psychology at Macquarie University
Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences
The Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences is ambitiously pushing the boundaries of progressive thinking and challenging what's possible to solve some of the big issues of our time. You'll learn from expert academics, researchers and clinicians within an educational environment that's unique in Australia.
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Studying at Macquarie
Our vibrant and leafy campus forms part of one of the largest business and technology precincts in Australia. To ensure you have the right skills when you graduate — whether you're starting your first job or taking your career to the next level — we offer flexible study options, personalised degrees and practical experiences.
Benefits of studying at Macquarie
Course structure
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Focused and flexible study
Where you can study
In person, on campus
Core Zone
160 credit points
Your degree’s core zone provides the focus of your preferred area of study and consists of all the units you’ll need to complete to meet your degree’s requirements.
Essential units
160 credit points
Complete each unit below.
Essential units are units that you must complete to qualify for your degree.
Guide to University terminology
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Career outcomes
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Take the next step in your career
Professions
- Applied researcher
- Consultant
- Human resources professional
- Organisational psychologist
- User experience (UX) designer
Employers
- Banks and financial institutions
- Businesses and corporations
- Consulting firms
- Defence forces
- Government agencies and departments
- Private health sector
- UX design companies
Career information
Job and Skills Australia – an Australian Government initiative – provides accessible labour-market data, research and tools to help you understand Australia’s current and projected workforce-skills needs.
Professional recognition
This award is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. Graduates are eligible for associate membership of the College of Organisational Psychologists and satisfy the Psychology Board of Australia requirements for registration as a Psychologist and to begin a registrar program for Area of Practice Endorsement as an Organisational Psychologist.
Multiply your employability
Accreditation
Upon graduation you’ll be eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
Workplace experience
Apply your classroom knowledge during a work placement in a professional or community setting.
Only degree of its kind
Advance your career at the only uni in New South Wales to offer this unique and award-winning degree.
Entry requirements
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Simple steps to entry at Macquarie
See if you meet the academic requirements
Check if you qualify for recognition of prior learning
Do you meet some, but not all of the requirements?
Depending on your prior qualifications, work experience or other recognised prior learning, you may qualify for entry to this degree at the admission point below.
Each admission point requires the completion of some or all of the degree’s zones, which will affect the overall duration of the degree.
Guide to admission points
| Complete this degree in: | If you meet the below or hold a recognised equivalent*: | Course structure: |
|---|---|---|
2 years (full-time, or equivalent duration if available part-time) | Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited AQF Level 7 (Years 1-3) and Level 8 (Honours or 4th year equivalent) qualification(s) in psychology, and/or international qualification(s) that are assessed as equivalent by the Australian Psychological Society, completed within the last ten years:
In addition
Shortlisting for interview selection is based on all information provided in complete applications by the closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered for invitations for interviews and meeting the minimum stated requirements does not guarantee an invitation to attend the interviews and/or admission to the course. Invitations for the interviews and offers for admission to the course are competitive. First Nations applicants are encouraged to discuss their application with the Course Director to ensure that the selection process is culturally appropriate (Email fmhhs.admission@mq.edu.au). | Core Zone (160 credit points) View course structure |
AQF levels
*'Bachelor’s qualification' relates to an AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent.
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Full degree duration
Admission point considerations
Credit for prior learning eligibility
You may qualify to complete your degree sooner!
Recognition of prior learning
With recognition of prior learning (RPL), you could get credit for your prior study and experience, reducing the duration of your studies. Credit is awarded for formal and informal or non-formal learning. You’ll need to apply for RPL once you receive your offer to study at Macquarie.
Find out moreYour prior learning may consist of:
- Formal learning
- Informal and non-formal learning
English language requirements
When applying to study at Macquarie University, you’re required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.
You may satisfy the English language requirements by:
- passing an approved English language test at the required level
- holding a qualification from an approved country with English as the language of instruction
Learn more about English language requirements for applications direct to Macquarie University
The required standard of English for this degree is:
| IELTS band | Minimum score required |
|---|---|
| Overall | 7 |
| Reading | 7 |
| Writing | 6.5 |
| Listening | 7 |
| Speaking | 7 |
Additional information and requirements
Assumed knowledge
Recommended studies
Inherent requirements
To be eligible to graduate from your course, you must satisfy the inherent requirements – essential activities, capacities and academic requisites – of that course.
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Fees
The estimated annual fee displayed is based on a standard full-time study load. Fees may increase each year. For courses longer than one year in duration, you'll pay the fee that is current for the year that you enrol.
Find out moreEstimated cost
The cost of your studies may vary based on:- units chosen
- government support received
- approved credit for prior learning or work experience.
Domestic Commonwealth supported place
Students can check the cost of commonwealth supported units at CSP Fees.
Domestic fee paying
AUD $40,400
Estimated annual fee
AUD $505
Fee per credit point
Government assistance
HECS‑HELP is a loan scheme that assists eligible students enrolled in Commonwealth supported places to pay their student contribution amounts. It can't be used for additional study costs, such as accommodation or text books.
FEE-HELP is a loan scheme that assists eligible students enrolled in Domestic fee-paying courses. It's used to defer full or part of your tuition fee and can't be used for additional study costs, such as accommodation or textbooks.
Student amenities fee
You’re required to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) to Macquarie University in compliance with the Higher Education Legislation Amendment (Student Services and Amenities) Act 2011 (Cth). The fee contributes to services, support and facilities of a non-academic nature.
Learn about SSAFScholarships
Macquarie University offers a variety of scholarships that recognise a range of factors, including academic or athletic achievement, leadership experience and volunteer work, or financial need and hardship. Additional scholarships may be available for selected areas of study.
Scholarships available for eligible postgraduate students, studying the Master of Organisational Psychology
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Australian Defence Force PG Sponsorship
Applications close: No separate application
Award value: 10% of total tuition fees for standard course duration
Find out moreAcademic
Aboriginal
Disability
Financial
Leadership
Rural
Macquarie Advantage Scholarship (Postgraduate)
Financial support for postgraduate study.
Applications close: Nov Round: 13 November 2026; Dec Round 2: 10 December 2026; Jan Round 2: 8 January 2027
Award value: $12,000 per year for standard course duration
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Macquarie University Postgraduate Loyalty Scheme 10% sponsorship
Supporting postgraduate studies for our alumni
Applications close: No separate application
Award value: 10% of total tuition fees for standard course duration
Find out moreFinancial
Academic
Aboriginal
Walanga Muru (Follow Your Path) Scholarship
A scholarship to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students undertaking a postgraduate degree who demonstrate financial hardship and the determination to overcome it.
Applications close: Application form for 2027 will be available soon.
Award value: $10,000 one-off for one-off award
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Course details
Course title:
Master of Organisational Psychology
UAC code:
860364 (North Ryde)
Starting year:
2027
Application instructions
Australian or New Zealand citizens, permanent residents of Australia, or holders of Australian permanent resident humanitarian visas who are applying to study this course must apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) website.
To be considered for this course, you must search (based upon the UAC Code provided above in the red box) and include it as one of your preferences.
What you need to apply
To complete your application, you may require the following documents:
- Proof of Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.
- Evidence of all academic qualifications (including transcripts)
- Evidence of English language proficiency (if required)
In addition to completing the UAC application, you're also required to:
- Read the entry requirements. For overseas qualifications, submit an assessment by the Australian Psychological Society confirming equivalence to an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications in psychology
- Register for and complete a Casper test for the 2026-2027 admissions cycle in line with our application deadline of 31 October 2026. Casper tests are now open. Test dates are limited and you must register an Acuity Insights account to view and book an available test session. Please note that you will be prompted to make payment when reserving your test. Failure to register for and complete the Casper test will result in your application being considered incomplete.
- Provide two referees via the Australian Psychology Postgraduate Reference System.
Please note: This is the same system used across all Australian Universities. An active subscription for the year of application is required to use the system. - Upload a copy of your CV/Resume to your UAC application.
Entry into this course is competitive, meeting the minimum requirements for admission does not guarantee an offer.
As selection is competitive, shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
Successful applicants are also required to undergo a Criminal Record Check and provide a current NSW Working with Children Check.
Steps to apply
Decide on your course
Explore your entry options and check the requirements
Gather your documentation
Submit your application
Help with your application
For help with your application, or if you have any questions, contact our team.
Future Students
T: +61 (2) 9850 6767
E: futurestudents@mq.edu.au
Important dates
| Session/Year | Location | Applications open | Applications close | Session commences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | North Ryde | 2 September 2026 | 31 October 2026 | 22 February 2027 |
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